Which of the following is the reason for the lower levels of water in the Lake Mead reservoir since 2000?

A) Over harvesting in Nevada
B) Deforestation
C) Drought
D) Too much government regulation
E) Illegal diversion to Mexico


Answer: C

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A) Granite B) Limestone C) Sand and gravel D) Mosses and algae in the soil

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A) IT resources B) cell phones C) automobiles D) food

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